why no tecnifibre?
- Thread starter biggsy
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Some reasons
1) Hardly anyone uses them. I've never seen them in a retail establishment and only once on a tennis court.
2) Limited offerings. The inventory at TW consists only of 95 and 100 sq.in. frames.
3) Not very comfortable. I've hit with 4 of them and all had a nasty metallic ping about them.
4) Marketing ineptitude. Took them several years in this country to realize that not everyone likes a red and black color scheme. So they eliminated the red. (They offer other racquets and colors in other markets).
5) It's the OTHER French racquet.
6) Hey, what are these cartoon heads doing painted on my tennis racquet?
1) Hardly anyone uses them. I've never seen them in a retail establishment and only once on a tennis court.
2) Limited offerings. The inventory at TW consists only of 95 and 100 sq.in. frames.
3) Not very comfortable. I've hit with 4 of them and all had a nasty metallic ping about them.
4) Marketing ineptitude. Took them several years in this country to realize that not everyone likes a red and black color scheme. So they eliminated the red. (They offer other racquets and colors in other markets).
5) It's the OTHER French racquet.
6) Hey, what are these cartoon heads doing painted on my tennis racquet?
Kick Serve 14
Professional
Some people use them, and those that do love them. The University of Toledo's second singles player has three of them, and she absolutely adores them, bragging about how great they are. However, you are right, most people don't like them...
Well I love mine so I guess I'm one of the few 
.... I have tried other racquets but I love the power an control I get with mine .... But they are mostly not popular bc no one really pays attention to them bc there not that big named brand company
But they sure do make some of the best racquts that are over looked bc of not being that big name brand
.... I have tried other racquets but I love the power an control I get with mine .... But they are mostly not popular bc no one really pays attention to them bc there not that big named brand companyBut they sure do make some of the best racquts that are over looked bc of not being that big name brand
ManuGinobili
Hall of Fame
There's a Tfight club that consist of people who really love their Technifibre sticks... but most of them use the 315 to 335g rackets, so not much love for the tweener category.
I'm lookin to try the 295g version soon..
I'm lookin to try the 295g version soon..
mdjenders
Professional
i loved the original tfight 325 (or was it 335), the extended length one with the red/silver throat.
all the other TF's i have tried sent the most horrid vibrations up my arm on impact. i like to feel the ball and dont use dampeners, but this metallic feeling is unreal (i think its the texalium).
all the other TF's i have tried sent the most horrid vibrations up my arm on impact. i like to feel the ball and dont use dampeners, but this metallic feeling is unreal (i think its the texalium).
i was just wondering as the t-fight 295 customer reviews were pretty much all positive. i dont pay too much attention to the TW review as they just want to sell rackets. i cant believe the AeroPro Drive would get such a high score if Nadal wasnt playing with it. (think i will get blitzed for that view!)
i'll just have to demo the Tecnifibre to hear the "ping" noise myself
i'll just have to demo the Tecnifibre to hear the "ping" noise myself
hyperthom007
New User
I will buy them if they are on sale...
I love their racquets. The T-fight 320s, 325s and 335s (all very stiff) were tremendous players racquets. Definitely not for intermediates. However, Technifibre made a major model change on the T-Fight series last year which included different materials, head sizes, stiffness and beam widths. New T-Fights are much different. Very good but different. The new wacky paint jobs are 180 degrees from the classy simple paint schemes used earlier. I think the quality is exceptional and I own 7 of the older version and 3 of the new ones. Distribution is weak as very few retailers carry them and those that do, only carry some of the models.
A few pros, Verdasco, Dulko, and Mr. Sunglasses from Serbia (can't think of his name right now) use them so brand awareness will grow. Seem to be popular with eastern europeans. Marco Bagdatis, plays with a Fischer painted as a Technifibre T-Flash.
A few pros, Verdasco, Dulko, and Mr. Sunglasses from Serbia (can't think of his name right now) use them so brand awareness will grow. Seem to be popular with eastern europeans. Marco Bagdatis, plays with a Fischer painted as a Technifibre T-Flash.
His name is Janko Tipsarevic.
I think tecnifibre racquets are awesome. I love my tfight 320 VO2 max racquets. Great quality, cool design. Check out the TW feedbacks!
I currently use the Tecnifibre 295 T fight vo2 max.
It's the nicest racquet I've played with out of
Head Microgel Radcial Pro
Head Speed Mp
Fischer M-pro 98
Babolat Aeropro drive
Head Liquidmetal Radcial
Head Radical TI
I have 3 , and think theyre awesome, and stand out because not many people have them. Frames are top quality and specs are very close.
Have not noticed any pinging sound, with decent strings within the recommended tension they are fine.
I have some arm issues, and they have all but cured that too.
It's the nicest racquet I've played with out of
Head Microgel Radcial Pro
Head Speed Mp
Fischer M-pro 98
Babolat Aeropro drive
Head Liquidmetal Radcial
Head Radical TI
I have 3 , and think theyre awesome, and stand out because not many people have them. Frames are top quality and specs are very close.
Have not noticed any pinging sound, with decent strings within the recommended tension they are fine.
I have some arm issues, and they have all but cured that too.
Power Player
Talk Tennis Guru
The Tfight 335 16x20 was the first stick I bought in 15 years. It is an awesome racquet, and probably the nicest paint job out there.
In the end, the swing weight was a little low..static weight a little high, and the balance a little too HL for me. But regardless, it is one of the best player's racquets you can get, especially if you like the Wilson Pro Staff.
Tecnifibre is pretty "underground", but I play with a British guy who's main stick is the tflash and he loves it.
In the end, the swing weight was a little low..static weight a little high, and the balance a little too HL for me. But regardless, it is one of the best player's racquets you can get, especially if you like the Wilson Pro Staff.
Tecnifibre is pretty "underground", but I play with a British guy who's main stick is the tflash and he loves it.
neverstopplaying
Professional
I've got 2 x T-Fight 335 for sale in the FS section.
I agree with you totally!!! Just purchased a used one on this site. Great paint job and quality. Verdasco uses one, more than likely a paint job, and last year he put Rafa to the test with his Technifbre! Most people follow the leader, Rafa, Federer and there equipment. Most the big manufaturers have put out great racquets in the past: Dunlop-Muscle Weave, Revelation, Yones RDX 500 etc. What ever is popular....people buy, not necessarilly the "BEST"!His name is Janko Tipsarevic.
I think tecnifibre racquets are awesome. I love my tfight 320 VO2 max racquets. Great quality, cool design. Check out the TW feedbacks!
Andyroddickfan
Rookie
Dude, tecnifibre rackets are the best, the T-Fight is almost the perfect racket, Their strings are also maybe the best ones out there. Also the company as a whole has a very nice way of dealing with their clients, and have a great player company relationship. They are slowly growing and its good because i find that they make really good rackets.
I'm using a factory extended 28 inch TFeel 315 16 by 18 and absolutely love it, perfect blend of power, spin and control. Thin beam too so easy access to kickers. I've got three more in 27.5 which sadly seem to be much more head heavy and I can't find anymore hidden lead tape, bugger..
I just bought two of Kristof Vliegen's frames (which look a hell of a lot like the old Major X-One Guy Forget Racquet extended to 28. Very Flexy (59 at local shop) but needs to be strung really loose, 18 by 20 pattern. Currently have them at 51/52 Biphase/Redcode (leaded up at 9, 12 and 3) and still a bit stiff at the top of the hoop and 49/46 Big Ace Micro that plays a lot better although still a bit harsh above the sweetspot. :???:
I also have one of Richard Fromberg's old TFight 325's with an open pattern that I can't find any grommets for because of the custom pattern that plays very nicely also, just covered in stringing tube!
Really like their bags and grips as well, top quality in my opinion but not so keen on the latest graphics, a bit out there in my opinion. Much prefer the black, red and white..
I just bought two of Kristof Vliegen's frames (which look a hell of a lot like the old Major X-One Guy Forget Racquet extended to 28. Very Flexy (59 at local shop) but needs to be strung really loose, 18 by 20 pattern. Currently have them at 51/52 Biphase/Redcode (leaded up at 9, 12 and 3) and still a bit stiff at the top of the hoop and 49/46 Big Ace Micro that plays a lot better although still a bit harsh above the sweetspot. :???:
I also have one of Richard Fromberg's old TFight 325's with an open pattern that I can't find any grommets for because of the custom pattern that plays very nicely also, just covered in stringing tube!
Really like their bags and grips as well, top quality in my opinion but not so keen on the latest graphics, a bit out there in my opinion. Much prefer the black, red and white..
DownTheLine
Hall of Fame
Look in his sig.
If I can remember from 20 seconds ago it's blue gear in the mains and hepto twist in the crosses.
tenis
Professional
Just go to Europe, they're more popular over there....
SVP
Semi-Pro
I tried out the T-Flash Speedflex 315 on a lark and I ended up loving it. I had to order it online; none of the local stores here in Southern Cal at the time seemed to be carrying the tecnifibre line.
The company is stagnating? I'd better stock up before the racquets disappear!
Shellovic
Rookie
No it's not that they are dissapearing. I guess i made the wrong choise of using a word..
What i did mean to say is that the company is not growing very much like Babolat did in aprox. '98-'08. They're relatively a little name when it comes to rackets and they will be for the future.
They started with strings a lot of years ago, then they introduced a racketline and used their famous name from the strings to get big in rackets too.
It helped a little, but now they are at the top of how famous they can be.
So they will stay excisting, but they won't get bigger as a racketbrand.
Sorry for the confuse..
SVP
Semi-Pro
Thanks for the clarification. Still, it's a good idea to stock up on a desired racquet. You never know when all of a sudden they disappear and you have to resort to secondary sources.No it's not that they are dissapearing. I guess i made the wrong choise of using a word..
What i did mean to say is that the company is not growing very much like Babolat did in aprox. '98-'08. They're relatively a little name when it comes to rackets and they will be for the future.
They started with strings a lot of years ago, then they introduced a racketline and used their famous name from the strings to get big in rackets too.
It helped a little, but now they are at the top of how famous they can be.
So they will stay excisting, but they won't get bigger as a racketbrand.
Sorry for the confuse..
cork_screw
Hall of Fame
Hey there's some people here (not me) who like them. I hear the T-Fight 335/325 (original) was supposed to play like the old PT280.
pauliecarzz
New User
Tflash 310 (16x19)plays amazing with some tweeks,, put some weight in the handle and the racquet became a monster!! control is there and can hit winners from both sides of the court. to bad they are hard to come by.
tried a T-Flash 315 today and thought it was excellent...everything was fantastic but my sliced backhand just kept floating out for some reason. a friend of mine had the same problem. so i had little confidence on my backhand side. without that problem it was a perfect, very comfortable hit
Shellovic
Rookie
maybe an offday.. try it a couple of days more
SVP
Semi-Pro
Yes, stick with the 315 for a while. I only speak for myself, but I can tell you that it gives me a fighting chance against my stronger and more skilled hitting partners. Having been born when Eisenhower was president (I'm old)and a studly(not) 5'6", 150lbs., I'm not going to get much better skill-wise and the only direction I'm growing is sideways and horizontally. It's nice to not get pushed around all the time and even do some pushing back. What I also like about the 315 is that it still has some "old school" feel to it. Despite its power, it doesn't have a hollow feel to it. It has just the right combination of desirable characteristics for me.
SVP
Semi-Pro
To stock up or not to stock up
I told my wife that I would like to stock up on the 315. She asked "what does 'stock up' mean?" I got nervous as I thought up a response. I suggested "how about a couple more 315s?" You see, my household doesn't have unlimited funds to buy up multiple stocks of diverse brands of racquets. Plus, I always have my eye on other new offerings, e.g., the Head Youtek Prestige line. These damn tennis companies know how to exploit us racquet addicts. "My name is SVP, and I am a racquet junkie."That's true! I play the AG 300 16x18 as you can see. I only got 2, but now i'm trouble, because i can't find them anymore...
Shellovic
Rookie
Haha, great reaction from your wife! I doesn't have unlimited funds too, but when you like a stick so much, then it doesn't matter if you buy 4 racquets and you play about 6 years with it or you buy each 3 years 2 new ones.
That's my point of view.. Especially with those damn tennis companies like you said. They do know how to exploit us! New models every 2 years, they make you crazy.
So i think it's better to stock up. 1. You have the racquets you like for a really long time. 2. The chance of getting crazy about new models should be decreased. Altough me like the Youteks very much too.
By the way, you can call me a racket junkie too!:wink:
I am trying a few hybrids out at the moment, still not had any arm problems.
I found that if i string in the mid 50's that I am fine, with the poly a few pounds lower.
The racquet is nice and light and is very easy to put away shots and short balls, and you don't lose too much power from the b/l
Main thing for me was to adjust to the 95" head , once it "clicks" though
it's a really nice racquet
rudester
Professional
Is there a 12 step program for this?
SVP
Semi-Pro
Hey biggsy- sounds like we're in the same neighborhood (playing-wise). I've had the the RDS 001 98 for a couple of years, solid stick, but kinda boring. I have the t-flash (do you mean 315?) and I just love it. I'm in line to try the PDR GT and PB9. Fun fun fun! I keep telling my wife, there are worse things to be addicted to.
BradThomas2121
Rookie
a couple of weeks ago I tried out the tflash 315 and loved it. Eventually I would like to purchase it!
blackfrido
Hall of Fame
any opinions on the 315 (fischer clone)?
SVP
Semi-Pro
Meaning?
What do you mean by "fischer clone?" This is a non-sarcastic, non-offensive inquiry.
blackfrido
Hall of Fame
blackfrido
Hall of Fame
guys no opinions on the 315?
SVP
Semi-Pro
Love it
I posted on this racquet before. I don't want to seem I'm a shill for tecnifibre. I demo'd this racquet thinking I wouldn't like it. I had generally preferred the old school heavy racquets. I'm not a big time tournament player, I'm in my early 50s but because of my freaky genes I act like I'm in my 40's (but internally I have plenty of unhealthy characteristics, they just haven't shown up yet). I hit with guys about 10 years younger than I who were good high school players at schools which had fairly good tennis teams. They were pushing me around during our hitting sessions, until I got the 315. For me, the 3125 has good power, yet is also quite controllable. A nice feel to it too, but truthfully it feels stiffer than the old-school type sticks. The bottom line is I feel I can push back against my stronger, more skilled hitting partners with this racquet. It's not that light according to the specs, but for me, in contrast to the heavier racquests, it works well defensively. And then if you have the time to set up on a shot, you can really wallop the ball with this racquet. Lots of fun!
blackfrido
Hall of Fame
thanks a lot for your opinions on this frame.
what encourages me the most is the fact we have a lot in common and this frame worked great for you; "I'm in my early 50s" "I hit with guys about 10 years younger than I ", etc. I have no idea about your style of play or your game but I will definitely I'll give this racquet a try.
SVP
Semi-Pro
more info
I don't know how I fit into the rating system. I guess I would say I'm an intermediate player (using the old-school term). I like to stay on the baseline. But I feel when I step up to wallop the ball with the 315, I can kill it. Give it a try!